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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 235.64 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 235.64 and 115.53 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 235.64 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/235.64 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 235.64 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 27,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223.49/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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