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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 235.56 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 235.56 and 118.96 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 235.56 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/235.56 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 235.56 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 28,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,022.22/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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