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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 234.52 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 234.52 and 121.02 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 234.52 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/234.52 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 234.52 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 28,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,381.61/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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