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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 255.32 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 255.32 and 112.56 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 255.32 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/255.32 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 255.32 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 28,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738.82/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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