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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 235.35 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 235.35 and 121.53 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 235.35 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/235.35 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 235.35 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 28,602.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,602.09/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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