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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 235.42 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 235.42 and 131.29 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 235.42 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/235.42 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 235.42 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 30,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907.38/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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