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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 234.96 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 234.96 and 117.03 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 234.96 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/234.96 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 234.96 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 27,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497.37/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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