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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 235.78 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 235.78 and 133.98 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 235.78 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/235.78 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 235.78 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 31,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,588.59/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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