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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 234.06 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 234.06 and 126.22 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 234.06 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/234.06 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 234.06 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 29,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,543.05/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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