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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 235.45 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 235.45 and 133.45 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 235.45 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/235.45 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 235.45 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 31,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,419.29/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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