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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 235.22 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 235.22 and 118.01 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 235.22 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/235.22 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 235.22 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 27,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,756.55/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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