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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 257.94 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 257.94 and 126.24 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 257.94 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/257.94 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 257.94 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 32,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562.54/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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