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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 234.72 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 234.72 and 92.46 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 234.72 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/234.72 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 234.72 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 21,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702.21/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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