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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.59, 235.20 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.59, 235.20 and 115.24 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.59 : 235.20 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.59/235.20 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.59x = 235.20 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.59x = 27,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104.45/170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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