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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.30, 234.62 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.30, 234.62 and 162.56 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.30 : 234.62 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.30/234.62 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.30x = 234.62 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.30x = 38,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139.83/170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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