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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 236.97 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 236.97 and 166.44 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 236.97 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/236.97 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 236.97 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 39,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,441.29/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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