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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 234.90 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 234.90 and 118.50 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 234.90 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/234.90 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 234.90 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 27,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,835.65/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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