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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 254.77 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 254.77 and 126.97 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 254.77 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/254.77 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 254.77 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 32,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,347.55/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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