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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 255.30 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 255.30 and 116.29 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 255.30 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/255.30 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 255.30 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 29,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,688.84/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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