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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.40, 174.60 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.40, 174.60 and 117.76 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.40 : 174.60 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.40/174.60 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.40x = 174.60 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.40x = 20,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.90/126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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