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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 236.01 and 121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 236.01 and 121.21 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 236.01 = 121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/236.01 = 121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 236.01 × 121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 28,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607.96/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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