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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 255.82 and 109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 255.82 and 109.48 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 255.82 = 109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/255.82 = 109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 255.82 × 109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 28,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,007.17/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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