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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 254.95 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 254.95 and 78.62 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 254.95 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/254.95 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 254.95 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 20,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044.17/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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