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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 255.86 and 79.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 255.86 and 79.35 is: 119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 255.86 = 79.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/255.86 = 79.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 255.86 × 79.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 20,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301.43/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.04

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