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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.91, 258.96 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.91, 258.96 and 134.03 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.91 : 258.96 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.91/258.96 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.91x = 258.96 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.91x = 34,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,708.41/172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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