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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 258.63 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 258.63 and 126.56 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 258.63 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/258.63 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 258.63 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 32,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730.92/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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