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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 254.91 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 254.91 and 118.03 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 254.91 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/254.91 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 254.91 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 30,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087.32/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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