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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.75, 257.25 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.75, 257.25 and 126.18 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.75 : 257.25 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.75/257.25 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.75x = 257.25 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.75x = 32,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459.81/171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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