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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 235.08 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 235.08 and 131.58 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 235.08 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/235.08 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 235.08 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 30,931.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,931.83/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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