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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.93, 257.73 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.93, 257.73 and 126.21 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.93 : 257.73 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.93/257.73 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.93x = 257.73 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.93x = 32,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,528.10/171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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