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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.47, 235.25 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.47, 235.25 and 92.85 is: 128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.47 : 235.25 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.47/235.25 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.47x = 235.25 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.47x = 21,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,841.79/170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.13

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