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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 235.41 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 235.41 and 126.81 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 235.41 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/235.41 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 235.41 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 29,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,852.34/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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