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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 238.34 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 238.34 and 133.96 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 238.34 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/238.34 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 238.34 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 31,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,928.03/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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