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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 235.67 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 235.67 and 131.49 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 235.67 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/235.67 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 235.67 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 30,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,988.58/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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