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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 255.67 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 255.67 and 119.27 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 255.67 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/255.67 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 255.67 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 30,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493.76/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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