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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.11, 238.80 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.11, 238.80 and 126.55 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.11 : 238.80 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.11/238.80 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.11x = 238.80 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.11x = 30,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,220.14/173.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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