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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 255.86 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 255.86 and 116.30 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 255.86 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/255.86 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 255.86 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 29,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757.01/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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