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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 235.44 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 235.44 and 111.69 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 235.44 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/235.44 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 235.44 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 26,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296.29/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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