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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 234.78 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 234.78 and 95.45 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 234.78 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/234.78 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 234.78 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 22,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,408.58/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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