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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.77 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.77 and 161.15 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.77 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.77 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.77 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 37,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,831.21/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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