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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.67, 254.66 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.67, 254.66 and 126.23 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.67 : 254.66 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.67/254.66 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.67x = 254.66 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.67x = 32,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145.74/169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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