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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 255.42 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 255.42 and 74.08 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 255.42 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/255.42 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 255.42 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 18,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921.51/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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