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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 255.82 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 255.82 and 116.48 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 255.82 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/255.82 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 255.82 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 29,797.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797.91/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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