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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.42, 255.42 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.42, 255.42 and 112.68 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.42 : 255.42 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.42/255.42 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.42x = 255.42 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.42x = 28,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780.73/170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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