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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 235.58 and 115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 235.58 and 115.21 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 235.58 = 115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/235.58 = 115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 235.58 × 115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 27,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140.01/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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