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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.53 and 109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.53 and 109.33 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.53 = 109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.53 = 109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.53 × 109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 27,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,937.09/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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