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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 255.15 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 255.15 and 72.52 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 255.15 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/255.15 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 255.15 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 18,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,503.48/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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