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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.83, 259.32 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.83, 259.32 and 134.39 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.83 : 259.32 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.83/259.32 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.83x = 259.32 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.83x = 34,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,850.01/172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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