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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.49, 258.39 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.49, 258.39 and 126.95 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.49 : 258.39 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.49/258.39 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.49x = 258.39 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.49x = 32,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801.32/172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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