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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 256.14 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 256.14 and 109.01 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 256.14 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/256.14 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 256.14 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 27,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922.46/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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