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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 255.90 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 255.90 and 73.10 is: 109.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 255.90 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/255.90 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 255.90 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 18,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705.01/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.65

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