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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 235.27 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 235.27 and 130.81 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 235.27 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/235.27 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 235.27 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 30,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,775.67/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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