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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 234.90 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 234.90 and 166.60 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 234.90 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/234.90 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 234.90 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 39,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134.34/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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