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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.67, 238.34 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.67, 238.34 and 126.20 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.67 : 238.34 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.67/238.34 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.67x = 238.34 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.67x = 30,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,076.69/172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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