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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 234.52 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 234.52 and 114.86 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 234.52 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/234.52 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 234.52 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 26,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,936.97/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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