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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.69, 259.08 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.69, 259.08 and 132.19 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.69 : 259.08 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.69/259.08 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.69x = 259.08 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.69x = 34,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.79/172.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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