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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 234.95 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 234.95 and 133.43 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 234.95 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/234.95 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 234.95 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 31,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,350.30/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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