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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 254.50 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 254.50 and 112.11 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 254.50 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/254.50 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 254.50 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 28,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532.00/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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