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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 235.84 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 235.84 and 131.56 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 235.84 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/235.84 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 235.84 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 31,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027.11/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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