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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.45, 258.27 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.45, 258.27 and 133.87 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.45 : 258.27 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.45/258.27 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.45x = 258.27 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.45x = 34,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574.60/172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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