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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 257.31 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 257.31 and 126.11 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 257.31 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/257.31 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 257.31 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 32,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450.01/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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