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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 234.97 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 234.97 and 111.35 is: 153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 234.97 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/234.97 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 234.97 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 26,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162.47/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.57

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