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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.33, 234.77 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.33, 234.77 and 112.01 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.33 : 234.77 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.33/234.77 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.33x = 234.77 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.33x = 26,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294.85/170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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