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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.29 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.29 and 126.61 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.29 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.29 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.29 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 32,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322.27/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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