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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 236.76 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 236.76 and 168.40 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 236.76 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/236.76 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 236.76 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 39,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,870.38/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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