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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 236.04 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 236.04 and 122 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 236.04 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/236.04 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 236.04 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 28,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796.88/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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