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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.26, 260.25 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.26, 260.25 and 125.74 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.26 : 260.25 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.26/260.25 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.26x = 260.25 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.26x = 32,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,723.84/173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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