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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.41, 258 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.41, 258 and 126.65 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.41 : 258 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.41/258 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.41x = 258 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.41x = 32,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,674.41/172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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