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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 235.57 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 235.57 and 158.34 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 235.57 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/235.57 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 235.57 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 37,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,300.15/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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