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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.42, 235.29 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.42, 235.29 and 131.00 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.42 : 235.29 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.42/235.29 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.42x = 235.29 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.42x = 30,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,822.86/170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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