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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.11, 234.77 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.11, 234.77 and 114.09 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.11 : 234.77 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.11/234.77 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.11x = 234.77 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.11x = 26,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,784.91/170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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