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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.61, 255.80 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.61, 255.80 and 79.26 is: 118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.61 : 255.80 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.61/255.80 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.61x = 255.80 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.61x = 20,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274.71/170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.84

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