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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 234.68 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 234.68 and 114.86 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 234.68 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/234.68 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 234.68 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 26,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,953.60/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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