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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 255.98 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 255.98 and 79.43 is: 119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 255.98 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/255.98 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 255.98 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 20,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,330.81/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.10

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