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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 235.56 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 235.56 and 112.64 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 235.56 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/235.56 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 235.56 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 26,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533.48/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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