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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 235.58 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 235.58 and 115.63 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 235.58 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/235.58 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 235.58 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 27,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,238.95/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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