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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 235.12 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 235.12 and 111.30 is: 153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 235.12 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/235.12 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 235.12 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 26,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168.86/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.68

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