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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 234.95 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 234.95 and 112.14 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 234.95 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/234.95 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 234.95 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 26,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346.73/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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