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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 255.98 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 255.98 and 73.12 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 255.98 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/255.98 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 255.98 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 18,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716.87/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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