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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.93, 235.24 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.93, 235.24 and 134.08 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.93 : 235.24 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.93/235.24 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.93x = 235.24 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.93x = 31,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,540.98/170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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