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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 234.48 and 128.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 234.48 and 128.53 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 234.48 = 128.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/234.48 = 128.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 234.48 × 128.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 30,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137.71/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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