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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 235.83 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 235.83 and 160.44 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 235.83 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/235.83 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 235.83 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 37,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,836.57/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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