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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 234.69 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 234.69 and 128.63 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 234.69 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/234.69 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 234.69 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 30,187.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,187.00/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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