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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 255.53 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 255.53 and 79.02 is: 118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 255.53 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/255.53 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 255.53 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 20,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.59/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.53

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