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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.98, 259.26 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.98, 259.26 and 127.38 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.98 : 259.26 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.98/259.26 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.98x = 259.26 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.98x = 33,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,024.54/172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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