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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 235.82 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 235.82 and 118.51 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 235.82 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/235.82 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 235.82 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 27,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947.56/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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