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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.26 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.26 and 92.85 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.26 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.26 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.26 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 21,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843.89/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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