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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 234.99 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 234.99 and 112.11 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 234.99 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/234.99 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 234.99 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 26,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344.73/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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