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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 217.40 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 217.40 and 126.76 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 217.40 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/217.40 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 217.40 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 27,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557.62/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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