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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 235.06 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 235.06 and 92.71 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 235.06 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/235.06 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 235.06 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 21,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,792.41/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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