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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 255.49 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 255.49 and 112.48 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 255.49 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/255.49 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 255.49 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 28,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738.33/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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