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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.32, 258.57 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.32, 258.57 and 126.75 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.32 : 258.57 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.32/258.57 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.32x = 258.57 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.32x = 32,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773.75/172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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