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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 255.21 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 255.21 and 74.01 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 255.21 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/255.21 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 255.21 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 18,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,888.09/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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