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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.54, 237.78 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.54, 237.78 and 133.66 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.54 : 237.78 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.54/237.78 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.54x = 237.78 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.54x = 31,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,781.67/172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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