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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 234.82 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 234.82 and 133.12 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 234.82 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/234.82 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 234.82 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 31,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,258.57/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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