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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 235.12 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 235.12 and 111.36 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 235.12 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/235.12 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 235.12 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 26,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182.96/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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