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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 234.54 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 234.54 and 126.09 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 234.54 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/234.54 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 234.54 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 29,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,573.15/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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