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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.95, 258.77 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.95, 258.77 and 134.14 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.95 : 258.77 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.95/258.77 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.95x = 258.77 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.95x = 34,711.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,711.20/172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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