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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 234.96 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 234.96 and 112.16 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 234.96 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/234.96 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 234.96 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 26,353.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353.11/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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