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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.84, 258.72 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.84, 258.72 and 127.24 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.84 : 258.72 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.84/258.72 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.84x = 258.72 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.84x = 32,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.53/172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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