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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 255.57 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 255.57 and 74.18 is: 111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 255.57 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/255.57 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 255.57 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 18,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,958.18/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.28

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