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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.18, 234.78 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.18, 234.78 and 114.92 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.18 : 234.78 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.18/234.78 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.18x = 234.78 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.18x = 26,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980.92/170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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