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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.73, 235.98 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.73, 235.98 and 129.42 is: 178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.73 : 235.98 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.73/235.98 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.73x = 235.98 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.73x = 30,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540.53/170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.88

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