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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 235.12 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 235.12 and 115.13 is: 158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 235.12 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/235.12 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 235.12 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 27,069.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069.37/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.90

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