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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 234.99 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 234.99 and 168.14 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 234.99 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/234.99 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 234.99 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 39,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,511.81/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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