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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 235.59 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 235.59 and 131.58 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 235.59 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/235.59 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 235.59 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 30,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,998.93/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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