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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 238.06 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 238.06 and 126.17 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 238.06 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/238.06 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 238.06 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 30,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036.03/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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