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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 254.91 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 254.91 and 73.82 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 254.91 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/254.91 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 254.91 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 18,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817.46/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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