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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.05, 255.18 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.05, 255.18 and 72.55 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.05 : 255.18 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.05/255.18 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.05x = 255.18 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.05x = 18,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,513.31/170.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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