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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 234.77 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 234.77 and 121.16 is: 166.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 234.77 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/234.77 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 234.77 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 28,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445.62/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.96

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