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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 235.60 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 235.60 and 115.55 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 235.60 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/235.60 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 235.60 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 27,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223.58/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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