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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 235.11 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 235.11 and 159.06 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 235.11 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/235.11 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 235.11 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 37,396.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,396.60/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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