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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 259.21 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 259.21 and 126.92 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 259.21 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/259.21 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 259.21 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 32,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,897.64/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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