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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.50, 235.29 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.50, 235.29 and 92.88 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 235.29 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/235.29 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 235.29 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 21,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853.74/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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