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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.22 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.22 and 126.24 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.22 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.22 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.22 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 32,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,471.45/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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