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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 235.77 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 235.77 and 164.36 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 235.77 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/235.77 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 235.77 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 38,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,750.73/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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