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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 258.96 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 258.96 and 126.96 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 258.96 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/258.96 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 258.96 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 32,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,877.56/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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