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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 254.81 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 254.81 and 114.97 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 254.81 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/254.81 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 254.81 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 29,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295.97/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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