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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 258.96 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 258.96 and 134.52 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 258.96 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/258.96 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 258.96 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 34,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,835.30/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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