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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.66, 238.38 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.66, 238.38 and 133.25 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.66 : 238.38 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.66/238.38 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.66x = 238.38 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.66x = 31,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764.14/172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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