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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.04 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.04 and 78.74 is: 118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.04 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.04 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.04 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 20,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081.85/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.07

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