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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 255.43 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 255.43 and 74.14 is: 111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 255.43 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/255.43 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 255.43 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 18,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,937.58/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.15

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