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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 235 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 235 and 112.12 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 235 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/235 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 235 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 26,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348.20/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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