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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 234.60 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 234.60 and 161.52 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 234.60 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/234.60 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 234.60 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 37,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,892.59/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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