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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 234.78 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 234.78 and 114.78 is: 158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 234.78 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/234.78 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 234.78 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 26,948.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,948.05/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.40

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