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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 235.26 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 235.26 and 160.74 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 235.26 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/235.26 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 235.26 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 37,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,815.69/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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