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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 260.42 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 260.42 and 125.86 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 260.42 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/260.42 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 260.42 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 32,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,775.47/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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