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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 233.10 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 233.10 and 169.82 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 233.10 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/233.10 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 233.10 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 39,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,585.04/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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