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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 234.66 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 234.66 and 121 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 234.66 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/234.66 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 234.66 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 28,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,393.86/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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