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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.58, 239.18 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.58, 239.18 and 126.87 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.58 : 239.18 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.58/239.18 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.58x = 239.18 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.58x = 30,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.13/173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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