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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 236.27 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 236.27 and 166.31 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 236.27 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/236.27 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 236.27 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 39,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,294.06/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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