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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 238.01 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 238.01 and 133.05 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 238.01 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/238.01 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 238.01 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 31,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,666.57/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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