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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 234.20 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 234.20 and 126.20 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 234.20 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/234.20 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 234.20 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 29,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,556.04/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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