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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 235.06 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 235.06 and 131.77 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 235.06 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/235.06 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 235.06 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 30,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,973.86/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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