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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 258 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 258 and 126.05 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 258 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/258 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 258 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 32,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,519.61/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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