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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 254.76 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 254.76 and 112.34 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 254.76 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/254.76 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 254.76 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 28,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,618.46/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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