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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 234.36 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 234.36 and 126.28 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 234.36 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/234.36 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 234.36 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 29,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594.98/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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