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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.60, 256.99 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.60, 256.99 and 126.24 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.60 : 256.99 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.60/256.99 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.60x = 256.99 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.60x = 32,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,442.42/171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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