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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.85, 235.68 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.85, 235.68 and 121.65 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.85 : 235.68 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.85/235.68 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.85x = 235.68 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.85x = 28,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,669.13/170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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