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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 235.26 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 235.26 and 118.20 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 235.26 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/235.26 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 235.26 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 27,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,807.73/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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