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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 234.79 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 234.79 and 159.69 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 234.79 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/234.79 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 234.79 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 37,494.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,494.10/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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