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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.08 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.08 and 131.12 is: 180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.08 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.08 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.08 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 30,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823.69/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.81

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