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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 255.48 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 255.48 and 74.13 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 255.48 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/255.48 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 255.48 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 18,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938.73/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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