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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 235.62 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 235.62 and 121.59 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 235.62 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/235.62 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 235.62 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 28,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,649.04/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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