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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.51 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.51 and 111.86 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.51 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.51 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.51 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 26,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232.29/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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