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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.66 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.66 and 109.71 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.66 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.66 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.66 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 28,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049.10/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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