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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 259.16 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 259.16 and 127.46 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 259.16 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/259.16 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 259.16 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 33,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,032.53/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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