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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 238.08 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 238.08 and 133.76 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 238.08 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/238.08 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 238.08 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 31,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,845.58/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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