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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 238.51 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 238.51 and 133.56 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 238.51 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/238.51 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 238.51 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 31,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855.40/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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