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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 238.71 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 238.71 and 126.55 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 238.71 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/238.71 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 238.71 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 30,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,208.57/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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