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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.69, 235.48 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.69, 235.48 and 111.65 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.69 : 235.48 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.69/235.48 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.69x = 235.48 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.69x = 26,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,290.78/170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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