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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.85, 235.56 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.85, 235.56 and 129.27 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.85 : 235.56 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.85/235.56 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.85x = 235.56 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.85x = 30,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,450.84/170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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