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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.42, 235.41 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.42, 235.41 and 162.32 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.42 : 235.41 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.42/235.41 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.42x = 235.41 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.42x = 38,211.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211.75/170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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