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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 255.39 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 255.39 and 109.32 is: 164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 255.39 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/255.39 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 255.39 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 27,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919.64/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.08

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