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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 236.16 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 236.16 and 115.67 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 236.16 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/236.16 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 236.16 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 27,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,315.45/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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