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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 235.44 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 235.44 and 166.08 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 235.44 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/235.44 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 235.44 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 39,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,101.88/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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