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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 235.99 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 235.99 and 121.99 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 235.99 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/235.99 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 235.99 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 28,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788.42/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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