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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 255.11 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 255.11 and 112.24 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 255.11 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/255.11 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 255.11 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 28,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,631.71/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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