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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 255.37 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 255.37 and 112.83 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 255.37 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/255.37 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 255.37 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 28,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,813.40/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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