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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 254.81 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 254.81 and 126.72 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 254.81 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/254.81 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 254.81 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 32,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,289.84/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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