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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 255.77 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 255.77 and 79.25 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 255.77 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/255.77 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 255.77 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 20,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,269.77/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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