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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 234.90 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 234.90 and 168.03 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 234.90 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/234.90 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 234.90 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 39,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470.25/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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