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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 235.08 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 235.08 and 118.56 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 235.08 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/235.08 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 235.08 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 27,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871.08/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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