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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 234.73 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 234.73 and 133.25 is: 183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 234.73 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/234.73 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 234.73 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 31,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276.77/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.84

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