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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 255.81 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 255.81 and 109.78 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 255.81 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/255.81 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 255.81 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 28,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082.82/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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