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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.36 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.36 and 159.68 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.36 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.36 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.36 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 37,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,582.28/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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