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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.50, 235.29 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.50, 235.29 and 131.80 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 235.29 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/235.29 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 235.29 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 31,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,011.22/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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