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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 254.85 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 254.85 and 78.60 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 254.85 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/254.85 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 254.85 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 20,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031.87/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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