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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 255.06 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 255.06 and 112.49 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 255.06 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/255.06 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 255.06 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 28,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,691.70/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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