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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.84, 238.66 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.84, 238.66 and 134.44 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.84 : 238.66 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.84/238.66 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.84x = 238.66 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.84x = 32,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085.45/172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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