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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 234.90 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 234.90 and 115.08 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 234.90 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/234.90 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 234.90 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 27,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032.29/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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