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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 255.12 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 255.12 and 72.56 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 255.12 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/255.12 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 255.12 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 18,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,509.87/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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