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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 234.98 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 234.98 and 115.05 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 234.98 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/234.98 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 234.98 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 27,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032.70/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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