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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 235.14 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 235.14 and 164.50 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 235.14 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/235.14 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 235.14 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 38,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680.53/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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