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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 234.90 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 234.90 and 111.21 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 234.90 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/234.90 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 234.90 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 26,122.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122.35/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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