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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 234.22 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 234.22 and 120.94 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 234.22 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/234.22 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 234.22 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 28,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326.57/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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