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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.41 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.41 and 118.16 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.41 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.41 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.41 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 27,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814.87/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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