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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.50, 234.94 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.50, 234.94 and 112.18 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 234.94 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/234.94 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 234.94 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 26,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,355.57/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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