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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 259.11 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 259.11 and 134.33 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 259.11 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/259.11 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 259.11 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 34,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,804.95/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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