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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.03, 238.68 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.03, 238.68 and 126.34 is: 174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.03 : 238.68 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.03/238.68 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.03x = 238.68 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.03x = 30,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154.83/173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.28

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