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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 234.86 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 234.86 and 92.56 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 234.86 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/234.86 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 234.86 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 21,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,739.23/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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