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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 235.77 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 235.77 and 111.18 is: 153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 235.77 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/235.77 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 235.77 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 26,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,211.73/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.37

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