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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 234.71 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 234.71 and 115.04 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 234.71 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/234.71 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 234.71 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 26,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,999.29/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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