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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 235.57 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 235.57 and 133.70 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 235.57 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/235.57 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 235.57 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 31,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494.20/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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