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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 235.07 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 235.07 and 92.72 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 235.07 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/235.07 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 235.07 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 21,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796.51/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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