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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.00, 255.03 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.00, 255.03 and 72.50 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.00 : 255.03 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.00/255.03 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.00x = 255.03 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.00x = 18,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,488.40/170.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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