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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 254.67 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 254.67 and 121.23 is: 181.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 254.67 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/254.67 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 254.67 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 30,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,874.35/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.47

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