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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.59, 255.21 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.59, 255.21 and 116.19 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.59 : 255.21 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.59/255.21 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.59x = 255.21 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.59x = 29,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,652.85/170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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