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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 234.51 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 234.51 and 133.16 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 234.51 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/234.51 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 234.51 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 31,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,227.35/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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