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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.60 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.60 and 133.22 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.60 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.60 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.60 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 31,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,253.41/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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