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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 235.82 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 235.82 and 111.90 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 235.82 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/235.82 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 235.82 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 26,388.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,388.26/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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