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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 237.98 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 237.98 and 133.22 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 237.98 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/237.98 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 237.98 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 31,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,703.70/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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