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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 256.06 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 256.06 and 116.08 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 256.06 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/256.06 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 256.06 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 29,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,722.95/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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