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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 254.88 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 254.88 and 109.22 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 254.88 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/254.88 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 254.88 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 27,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836.72/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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