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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 255.96 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 255.96 and 79.34 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 255.96 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/255.96 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 255.96 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 20,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,307.87/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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