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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.17, 255.41 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.17, 255.41 and 126.74 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.17 : 255.41 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.17/255.41 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.17x = 255.41 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.17x = 32,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,368.75/170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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