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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.79, 258.95 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.79, 258.95 and 126.92 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.79 : 258.95 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.79/258.95 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.79x = 258.95 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.79x = 32,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,866.90/172.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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