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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 234.87 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 234.87 and 133.60 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 234.87 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/234.87 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 234.87 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 31,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378.55/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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