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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 235.16 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 235.16 and 115.41 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 235.16 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/235.16 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 235.16 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 27,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139.24/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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