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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 234.89 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 234.89 and 112.07 is: 154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 234.89 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/234.89 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 234.89 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 26,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,324.12/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.61

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