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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 235.50 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 235.50 and 111.66 is: 154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 235.50 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/235.50 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 235.50 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 26,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295.37/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.09

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