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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 234.73 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 234.73 and 111.11 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 234.73 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/234.73 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 234.73 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 26,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079.68/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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