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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 235.19 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 235.19 and 112.13 is: 154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 235.19 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/235.19 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 235.19 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 26,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,370.96/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.84

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