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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 256.02 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 256.02 and 73.16 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 256.02 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/256.02 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 256.02 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 18,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,729.14/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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