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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.99, 238.63 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.99, 238.63 and 133.59 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.99 : 238.63 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.99/238.63 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.99x = 238.63 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.99x = 31,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,878.58/172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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