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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 170.58 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 170.58 and 110.46 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 170.58 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/170.58 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 170.58 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 18,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,842.27/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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