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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.17, 234.85 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.17, 234.85 and 115.03 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.17 : 234.85 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.17/234.85 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.17x = 234.85 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.17x = 27,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014.80/170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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