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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.00, 254.51 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.00, 254.51 and 112.05 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.00 : 254.51 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.00/254.51 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.00x = 254.51 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.00x = 28,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,516.85/170.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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