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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 234.88 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 234.88 and 126.80 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 234.88 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/234.88 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 234.88 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 29,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782.78/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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