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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.16 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.16 and 73.92 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.16 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.16 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.16 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 18,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861.43/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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