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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 255.68 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 255.68 and 72.94 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 255.68 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/255.68 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 255.68 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 18,649.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,649.30/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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