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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 234.37 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 234.37 and 120.87 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 234.37 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/234.37 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 234.37 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 28,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,328.30/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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