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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 235.05 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 235.05 and 121.37 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 235.05 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/235.05 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 235.05 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 28,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528.02/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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