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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 235.31 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 235.31 and 118.16 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 235.31 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/235.31 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 235.31 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 27,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,803.34/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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