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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 235.14 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 235.14 and 115.26 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 235.14 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/235.14 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 235.14 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 27,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102.24/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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