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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 234.20 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 234.20 and 126.21 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 234.20 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/234.20 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 234.20 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 29,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,557.75/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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