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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 234.59 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 234.59 and 136.92 is: 188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 234.59 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/234.59 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 234.59 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 32,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119.38/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.79

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