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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 255.76 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 255.76 and 79.16 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 255.76 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/255.76 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 255.76 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 20,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245.96/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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