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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 234.18 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 234.18 and 126.24 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 234.18 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/234.18 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 234.18 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 29,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,562.88/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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