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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 235.40 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 235.40 and 121.57 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 235.40 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/235.40 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 235.40 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 28,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616.97/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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