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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.59, 255.99 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.59, 255.99 and 74.41 is: 111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.59 : 255.99 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.59/255.99 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.59x = 255.99 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.59x = 19,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048.22/170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.66

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