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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 255.39 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 255.39 and 109.62 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 255.39 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/255.39 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 255.39 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 27,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995.85/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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