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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 255.77 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 255.77 and 119.31 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 255.77 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/255.77 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 255.77 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 30,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,515.32/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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