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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.99, 254.64 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.99, 254.64 and 126.70 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.99 : 254.64 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.99/254.64 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.99x = 254.64 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.99x = 32,262.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262.89/169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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