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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.42, 255.60 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.42, 255.60 and 116.15 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.42 : 255.60 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.42/255.60 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.42x = 255.60 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.42x = 29,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,686.66/170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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