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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 235.77 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 235.77 and 131.43 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 235.77 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/235.77 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 235.77 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 30,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,987.25/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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