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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.11, 255.13 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.11, 255.13 and 73.94 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.11 : 255.13 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.11/255.13 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.11x = 255.13 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.11x = 18,864.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,864.31/170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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