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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 255.06 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 255.06 and 79.05 is: 118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 255.06 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/255.06 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 255.06 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 20,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,163.45/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.41

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