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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 237.84 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 237.84 and 133.19 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 237.84 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/237.84 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 237.84 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 31,677.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,677.91/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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