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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 235.16 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 235.16 and 112.20 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 235.16 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/235.16 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 235.16 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 26,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,384.95/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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