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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 234.19 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 234.19 and 126.16 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 234.19 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/234.19 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 234.19 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 29,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,544.98/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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