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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 234.78 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 234.78 and 128.75 is: 177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 234.78 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/234.78 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 234.78 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 30,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,227.93/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.61

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