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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.05, 234.57 and 133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.05, 234.57 and 133.15 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.05 : 234.57 = 133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.05/234.57 = 133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.05x = 234.57 × 133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.05x = 31,233.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233.00/170.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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