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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 255.38 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 255.38 and 109.20 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 255.38 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/255.38 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 255.38 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 27,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886.95/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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