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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.83 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.83 and 74.30 is: 111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.83 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.83 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.83 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 19,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008.44/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.45

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