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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 170.56 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 170.56 and 112.32 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 170.56 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/170.56 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 170.56 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 19,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,157.30/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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