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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.21, 234.89 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.21, 234.89 and 133.30 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.21 : 234.89 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.21/234.89 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.21x = 234.89 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.21x = 31,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,311.34/170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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