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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 234.63 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 234.63 and 114.94 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 234.63 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/234.63 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 234.63 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 26,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968.37/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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