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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 258.96 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 258.96 and 127.04 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 258.96 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/258.96 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 258.96 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 32,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,898.28/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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