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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 254.52 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 254.52 and 112.26 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 254.52 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/254.52 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 254.52 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 28,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,572.42/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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