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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.61, 235.65 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.61, 235.65 and 128.67 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.61 : 235.65 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.61/235.65 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.61x = 235.65 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.61x = 30,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321.09/170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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