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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 236 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 236 and 121.92 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 236 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/236 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 236 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 28,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,773.12/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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