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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 254.79 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 254.79 and 116.05 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 254.79 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/254.79 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 254.79 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 29,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,568.38/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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