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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.51, 258.49 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.51, 258.49 and 134.09 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.51 : 258.49 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.51/258.49 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.51x = 258.49 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.51x = 34,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,660.92/172.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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