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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 255.82 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 255.82 and 74.36 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 255.82 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/255.82 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 255.82 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 19,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022.78/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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