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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.18, 255.33 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.18, 255.33 and 76.32 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.18 : 255.33 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.18/255.33 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.18x = 255.33 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.18x = 19,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486.79/170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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