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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 258.66 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 258.66 and 126.83 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 258.66 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/258.66 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 258.66 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 32,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806.49/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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