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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 234.64 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 234.64 and 92.41 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 234.64 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/234.64 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 234.64 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 21,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,683.08/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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