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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.41, 255.52 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.41, 255.52 and 116.32 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.41 : 255.52 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.41/255.52 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.41x = 255.52 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.41x = 29,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,722.09/170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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