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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.97, 239.02 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.97, 239.02 and 126.49 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.97 : 239.02 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.97/239.02 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.97x = 239.02 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.97x = 30,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,232.73/172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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