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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.53, 235.34 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.53, 235.34 and 92.91 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.53 : 235.34 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.53/235.34 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.53x = 235.34 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.53x = 21,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,864.09/170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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