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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 254.94 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 254.94 and 112.12 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 254.94 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/254.94 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 254.94 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 28,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583.87/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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