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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 238.88 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 238.88 and 126.59 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 238.88 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/238.88 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 238.88 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 30,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,239.19/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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