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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.11, 255.01 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.11, 255.01 and 78.83 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.11 : 255.01 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.11/255.01 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.11x = 255.01 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.11x = 20,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102.88/170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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