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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 234.75 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 234.75 and 117.70 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 234.75 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/234.75 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 234.75 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 27,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630.08/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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