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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 254.98 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 254.98 and 78.66 is: 117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 254.98 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/254.98 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 254.98 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 20,056.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056.73/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.96

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