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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 234.83 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 234.83 and 126.54 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 234.83 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/234.83 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 234.83 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 29,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715.70/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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