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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 235.16 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 235.16 and 133.84 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 235.16 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/235.16 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 235.16 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 31,473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,473.81/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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