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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 254.46 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 254.46 and 126.44 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 254.46 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/254.46 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 254.46 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 32,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173.92/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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