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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.81 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.81 and 117.58 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.81 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.81 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.81 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 27,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,608.96/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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