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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 235.08 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 235.08 and 112.16 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 235.08 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/235.08 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 235.08 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 26,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,366.57/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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