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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.87, 259.49 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.87, 259.49 and 134.37 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.87 : 259.49 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.87/259.49 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.87x = 259.49 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.87x = 34,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,868.01/172.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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