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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 235.78 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 235.78 and 121.72 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 235.78 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/235.78 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 235.78 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 28,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.14/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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