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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 234.73 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 234.73 and 114.91 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 234.73 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/234.73 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 234.73 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 26,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973.04/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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