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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 256.02 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 256.02 and 119.35 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 256.02 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/256.02 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 256.02 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 30,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555.99/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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