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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.53, 235.22 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.53, 235.22 and 115.24 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.53 : 235.22 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.53/235.22 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.53x = 235.22 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.53x = 27,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,106.18/170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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