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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 235.62 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 235.62 and 118.31 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 235.62 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/235.62 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 235.62 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 27,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,875.02/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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