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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 255.15 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 255.15 and 112.37 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 255.15 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/255.15 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 255.15 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 28,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,671.21/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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