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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 255.99 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 255.99 and 79.31 is: 118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 255.99 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/255.99 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 255.99 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 20,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303.21/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.96

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