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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 235.39 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 235.39 and 161.83 is: 223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 235.39 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/235.39 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 235.39 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 38,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,091.99/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.37

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