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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.39, 235.35 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.39, 235.35 and 126.92 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.39 : 235.35 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.39/235.35 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.39x = 235.35 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.39x = 29,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,869.45/170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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