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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 235.10 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 235.10 and 92.73 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 235.10 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/235.10 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 235.10 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 21,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800.36/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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