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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 255.92 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 255.92 and 73.14 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 255.92 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/255.92 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 255.92 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 18,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,717.62/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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