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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.11, 254.91 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.11, 254.91 and 112.27 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.11 : 254.91 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.11/254.91 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.11x = 254.91 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.11x = 28,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,618.75/170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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