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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 234.74 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 234.74 and 117.59 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 234.74 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/234.74 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 234.74 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 27,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601.31/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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