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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 255.76 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 255.76 and 73.01 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 255.76 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/255.76 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 255.76 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 18,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673.49/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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