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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.11, 234.75 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.11, 234.75 and 92.49 is: 127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.11 : 234.75 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.11/234.75 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.11x = 234.75 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.11x = 21,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,711.49/170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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