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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 234.62 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 234.62 and 126.22 is: 174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 234.62 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/234.62 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 234.62 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 29,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,613.74/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.24

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