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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 234.15 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 234.15 and 165.15 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 234.15 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/234.15 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 234.15 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 38,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669.87/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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