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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 255.28 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 255.28 and 116.20 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 255.28 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/255.28 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 255.28 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 29,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,663.54/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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