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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 255.69 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 255.69 and 74.25 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 255.69 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/255.69 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 255.69 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 18,984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,984.98/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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