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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 235.54 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 235.54 and 118.28 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 235.54 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/235.54 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 235.54 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 27,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,859.67/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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