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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 255.65 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 255.65 and 79.45 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 255.65 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/255.65 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 255.65 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 20,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,311.39/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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