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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 258.15 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 258.15 and 132.33 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 258.15 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/258.15 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 258.15 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 34,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160.99/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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