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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 235.02 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 235.02 and 112.12 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 235.02 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/235.02 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 235.02 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 26,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350.44/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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