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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 235.00 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 235.00 and 115.06 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 235.00 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/235.00 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 235.00 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 27,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039.76/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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