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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.78, 234.32 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.78, 234.32 and 126.23 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.78 : 234.32 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.78/234.32 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.78x = 234.32 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.78x = 29,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,578.21/169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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