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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 235.85 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 235.85 and 121.83 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 235.85 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/235.85 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 235.85 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 28,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,733.61/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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