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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 255.58 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 255.58 and 74.14 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 255.58 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/255.58 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 255.58 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 18,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948.70/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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