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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 235.79 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 235.79 and 126.50 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 235.79 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/235.79 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 235.79 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 29,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,827.44/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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