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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 235.10 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 235.10 and 118.04 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 235.10 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/235.10 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 235.10 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 27,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751.20/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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