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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 255.33 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 255.33 and 116.13 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 255.33 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/255.33 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 255.33 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 29,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,651.47/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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