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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.99, 235.86 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.99, 235.86 and 115.67 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.99 : 235.86 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.99/235.86 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.99x = 235.86 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.99x = 27,280.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280.75/170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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