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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 255.28 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 255.28 and 74 is: 111.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 255.28 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/255.28 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 255.28 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 18,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890.72/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.02

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