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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 234.93 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 234.93 and 111.27 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 234.93 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/234.93 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 234.93 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 26,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140.66/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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