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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 235.46 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 235.46 and 121.60 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 235.46 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/235.46 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 235.46 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 28,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,631.85/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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