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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 255.78 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 255.78 and 116.10 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 255.78 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/255.78 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 255.78 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 29,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,696.06/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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