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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 235.20 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 235.20 and 115.41 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 235.20 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/235.20 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 235.20 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 27,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,144.43/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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