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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 255.09 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 255.09 and 112.20 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 255.09 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/255.09 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 255.09 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 28,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,621.10/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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