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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 234.45 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 234.45 and 133.05 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 234.45 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/234.45 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 234.45 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 31,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193.57/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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