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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 258.36 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 258.36 and 133.83 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 258.36 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/258.36 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 258.36 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 34,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575.03/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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