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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 236.11 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 236.11 and 118.65 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 236.11 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/236.11 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 236.11 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 28,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014.45/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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