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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 255.51 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 255.51 and 78.93 is: 118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 255.51 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/255.51 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 255.51 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 20,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167.40/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.44

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