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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 235.85 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 235.85 and 133.94 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 235.85 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/235.85 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 235.85 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 31,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,587.90/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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