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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 255.44 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 255.44 and 119.06 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 255.44 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/255.44 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 255.44 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 30,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,412.69/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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