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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.73, 235.72 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.73, 235.72 and 126.48 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.73 : 235.72 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.73/235.72 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.73x = 235.72 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.73x = 29,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813.87/170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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