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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 235.98 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 235.98 and 134.25 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 235.98 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/235.98 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 235.98 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 31,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,680.32/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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