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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 237.31 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 237.31 and 164.30 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 237.31 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/237.31 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 237.31 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 38,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989.36/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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