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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 259.52 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 259.52 and 126.95 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 259.52 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/259.52 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 259.52 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 32,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,946.06/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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