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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.55, 238 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.55, 238 and 126.08 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.55 : 238 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.55/238 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.55x = 238 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.55x = 30,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,007.04/172.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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