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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 235.84 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 235.84 and 119.20 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 235.84 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/235.84 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 235.84 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 28,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,112.13/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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