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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 256.20 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 256.20 and 126.69 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 256.20 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/256.20 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 256.20 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 32,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,457.98/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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