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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.22, 234.84 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.22, 234.84 and 111.19 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.22 : 234.84 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.22/234.84 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.22x = 234.84 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.22x = 26,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111.58/170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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