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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 239.06 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 239.06 and 126.74 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 239.06 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/239.06 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 239.06 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 30,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,298.46/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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