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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 254.90 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 254.90 and 78.66 is: 117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 254.90 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/254.90 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 254.90 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 20,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,050.63/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.92

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