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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 235.68 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 235.68 and 115.46 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 235.68 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/235.68 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 235.68 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 27,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,210.89/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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