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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 254.98 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 254.98 and 78.62 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 254.98 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/254.98 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 254.98 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 20,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046.53/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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