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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 253.88 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 253.88 and 126.80 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 253.88 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/253.88 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 253.88 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 32,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,191.98/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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