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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 234.82 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 234.82 and 92.53 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 234.82 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/234.82 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 234.82 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 21,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,727.78/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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