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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 256.24 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 256.24 and 110.10 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 256.24 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/256.24 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 256.24 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 28,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212.02/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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