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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.69, 256.10 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.69, 256.10 and 109.94 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.69 : 256.10 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.69/256.10 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.69x = 256.10 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.69x = 28,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153.80/170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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