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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 258.53 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 258.53 and 132.13 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 258.53 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/258.53 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 258.53 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 34,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158.28/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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