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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 234.52 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 234.52 and 120.88 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 234.52 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/234.52 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 234.52 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 28,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,348.78/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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