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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.16 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.16 and 126.72 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.16 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.16 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.16 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 32,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,207.16/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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