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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 255.05 and 109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 255.05 and 109.33 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 255.05 = 109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/255.05 = 109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 255.05 × 109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 27,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884.89/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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