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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 234.52 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 234.52 and 133.35 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 234.52 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/234.52 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 234.52 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 31,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,273.83/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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