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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 234.55 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 234.55 and 110.98 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 234.55 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/234.55 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 234.55 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 26,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,030.36/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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