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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.18, 255.38 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.18, 255.38 and 72.68 is: 109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.18 : 255.38 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.18/255.38 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.18x = 255.38 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.18x = 18,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,561.02/170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.07

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