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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.77, 259.20 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.77, 259.20 and 132.27 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.77 : 259.20 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.77/259.20 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.77x = 259.20 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.77x = 34,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284.38/172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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