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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 234.61 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 234.61 and 128.92 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 234.61 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/234.61 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 234.61 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 30,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,245.92/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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