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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 236.18 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 236.18 and 162.50 is: 224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 236.18 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/236.18 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 236.18 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 38,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,379.25/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.52

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