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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 234.55 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 234.55 and 128.79 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 234.55 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/234.55 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 234.55 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 30,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207.13/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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