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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.50, 239.34 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.50, 239.34 and 126.79 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.50 : 239.34 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.50/239.34 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.50x = 239.34 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.50x = 30,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,345.92/173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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