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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 234.90 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 234.90 and 115.07 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 234.90 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/234.90 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 234.90 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 27,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028.77/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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