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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 236.02 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 236.02 and 162.26 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 236.02 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/236.02 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 236.02 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 38,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,296.61/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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