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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 235.36 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 235.36 and 92.92 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 235.36 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/235.36 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 235.36 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 21,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870.01/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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