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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 235.26 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 235.26 and 121.32 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 235.26 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/235.26 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 235.26 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 28,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,541.74/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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