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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 235.29 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 235.29 and 112.28 is: 154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 235.29 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/235.29 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 235.29 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 26,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,418.36/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.94

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