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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.61, 238.23 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.61, 238.23 and 126.14 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.61 : 238.23 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.61/238.23 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.61x = 238.23 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.61x = 30,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,050.05/172.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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