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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 238.06 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 238.06 and 133.01 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 238.06 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/238.06 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 238.06 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 31,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,664.36/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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