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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.48 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.48 and 120.78 is: 166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.48 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.48 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.48 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 28,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320.49/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.53

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