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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.85, 235.67 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.85, 235.67 and 118.31 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.85 : 235.67 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.85/235.67 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.85x = 235.67 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.85x = 27,880.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,880.35/170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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