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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.53, 235.45 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.53, 235.45 and 133.62 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.53 : 235.45 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.53/235.45 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.53x = 235.45 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.53x = 31,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,460.16/170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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