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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 255.83 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 255.83 and 74.25 is: 111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 255.83 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/255.83 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 255.83 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 18,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,995.01/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.40

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