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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.22, 255.34 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.22, 255.34 and 79.01 is: 118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.22 : 255.34 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.22/255.34 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.22x = 255.34 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.22x = 20,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173.14/170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.51

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