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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 256 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 256 and 74.48 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 256 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/256 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 256 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 19,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,066.88/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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