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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 235.41 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 235.41 and 112.32 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 235.41 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/235.41 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 235.41 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 26,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441.25/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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