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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 235.86 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 235.86 and 129.20 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 235.86 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/235.86 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 235.86 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 30,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,471.93/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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