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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 233.87 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 233.87 and 126.06 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 233.87 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/233.87 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 233.87 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 29,481.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,481.02/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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