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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 235.21 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 235.21 and 92.82 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 235.21 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/235.21 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 235.21 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 21,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,830.55/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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