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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.62 and 79.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.62 and 79.24 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.62 = 79.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.62 = 79.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.62 × 79.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 20,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255.33/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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