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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 258.30 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 258.30 and 133.86 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 258.30 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/258.30 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 258.30 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 34,576.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,576.04/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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