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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 255.09 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 255.09 and 118.81 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 255.09 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/255.09 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 255.09 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 30,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,307.24/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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