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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 235.56 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 235.56 and 131.34 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 235.56 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/235.56 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 235.56 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 30,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,938.45/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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