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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 235.31 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 235.31 and 131.85 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 235.31 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/235.31 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 235.31 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 31,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024.96/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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