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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.22, 234.90 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.22, 234.90 and 120.42 is: 166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.22 : 234.90 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.22/234.90 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.22x = 234.90 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.22x = 28,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286.66/170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.18

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