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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 234.77 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 234.77 and 92.50 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 234.77 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/234.77 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 234.77 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 21,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,716.46/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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