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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 234.76 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 234.76 and 126.48 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 234.76 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/234.76 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 234.76 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 29,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,692.44/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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