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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 235.71 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 235.71 and 121.70 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 235.71 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/235.71 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 235.71 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 28,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,686.50/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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