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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 235.56 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 235.56 and 131.54 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 235.56 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/235.56 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 235.56 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 30,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,985.56/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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