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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 255.18 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 255.18 and 73.89 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 255.18 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/255.18 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 255.18 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 18,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,855.25/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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