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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 235.34 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 235.34 and 112.34 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 235.34 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/235.34 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 235.34 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 26,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,438.10/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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