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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 235.67 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 235.67 and 135.51 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 235.67 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/235.67 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 235.67 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 31,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,934.08/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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