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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 235.49 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 235.49 and 156.71 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 235.49 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/235.49 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 235.49 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 36,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,903.44/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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