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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.30, 234.90 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.30, 234.90 and 117.86 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.30 : 234.90 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.30/234.90 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.30x = 234.90 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.30x = 27,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,684.14/170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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