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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255 and 73.84 is: 110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 18,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,829.20/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.71

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