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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 236.00 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 236.00 and 164.31 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 236.00 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/236.00 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 236.00 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 38,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,776.34/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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