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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 235.26 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 235.26 and 115.16 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 235.26 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/235.26 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 235.26 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 27,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,091.37/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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