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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.22, 255.12 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.22, 255.12 and 74.10 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.22 : 255.12 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.22/255.12 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.22x = 255.12 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.22x = 18,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904.39/170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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