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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 234.74 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 234.74 and 114.88 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 234.74 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/234.74 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 234.74 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 26,966.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966.63/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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