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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 235.04 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 235.04 and 126.61 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 235.04 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/235.04 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 235.04 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 29,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757.19/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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