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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 235.31 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 235.31 and 129.42 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 235.31 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/235.31 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 235.31 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 30,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453.17/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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