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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.24, 258.30 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.24, 258.30 and 126.88 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.24 : 258.30 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.24/258.30 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.24x = 258.30 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.24x = 32,773.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773.10/172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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