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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 235.26 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 235.26 and 162.21 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 235.26 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/235.26 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 235.26 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 38,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,161.52/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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