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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 235.08 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 235.08 and 115.16 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 235.08 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/235.08 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 235.08 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 27,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071.24/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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