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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 258.74 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 258.74 and 126.60 is: 190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 258.74 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/258.74 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 258.74 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 32,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,756.48/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.02

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