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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.75 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.75 and 112.01 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.75 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.75 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.75 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 26,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295.35/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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