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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 234.54 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 234.54 and 114.77 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 234.54 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/234.54 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 234.54 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 26,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,916.98/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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