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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 235.95 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 235.95 and 157.88 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 235.95 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/235.95 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 235.95 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 37,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251.79/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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