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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 235.76 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 235.76 and 119.20 is: 164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 235.76 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/235.76 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 235.76 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 28,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102.59/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.38

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