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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 170.43 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 170.43 and 109.08 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 170.43 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/170.43 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 170.43 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 18,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590.50/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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