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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.39, 235.14 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.39, 235.14 and 92.77 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.39 : 235.14 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.39/235.14 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.39x = 235.14 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.39x = 21,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,812.91/170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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