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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 236.74 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 236.74 and 164.53 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 236.74 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/236.74 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 236.74 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 38,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,951.03/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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