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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 255.70 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 255.70 and 112.85 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 255.70 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/255.70 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 255.70 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 28,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,855.75/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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