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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 257.61 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 257.61 and 126.19 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 257.61 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/257.61 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 257.61 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 32,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,506.52/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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