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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 258.55 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 258.55 and 126.47 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 258.55 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/258.55 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 258.55 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 32,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,699.95/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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