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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.22 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.22 and 133.57 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.22 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.22 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.22 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 31,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,418.81/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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