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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 234.90 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 234.90 and 126.92 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 234.90 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/234.90 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 234.90 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 29,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,812.33/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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