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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 235.62 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 235.62 and 157.68 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 235.62 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/235.62 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 235.62 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 37,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152.56/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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