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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 234.56 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 234.56 and 133.58 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 234.56 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/234.56 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 234.56 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 31,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,333.45/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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