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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 255.83 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 255.83 and 74.29 is: 111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 255.83 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/255.83 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 255.83 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 19,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005.61/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.48

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