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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 238.49 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 238.49 and 133.55 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 238.49 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/238.49 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 238.49 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 31,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,850.63/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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