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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 234.70 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 234.70 and 133.36 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 234.70 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/234.70 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 234.70 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 31,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299.99/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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