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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 235.45 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 235.45 and 129.12 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 235.45 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/235.45 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 235.45 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 30,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,401.30/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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