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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 235.69 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 235.69 and 160.90 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 235.69 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/235.69 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 235.69 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 37,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921.53/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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