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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 234.73 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 234.73 and 111.88 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 234.73 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/234.73 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 234.73 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 26,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260.42/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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