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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 235.49 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 235.49 and 158.00 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 235.49 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/235.49 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 235.49 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 37,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205.45/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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