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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.59, 235.42 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.59, 235.42 and 129.08 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.59 : 235.42 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.59/235.42 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.59x = 235.42 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.59x = 30,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,386.84/170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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