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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.77, 235.67 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.77, 235.67 and 112.65 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.77 : 235.67 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.77/235.67 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.77x = 235.67 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.77x = 26,548.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548.23/170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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