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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 235.02 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 235.02 and 118.50 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 235.02 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/235.02 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 235.02 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 27,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849.87/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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