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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 255.68 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 255.68 and 79.13 is: 118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 255.68 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/255.68 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 255.68 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 20,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,230.68/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.51

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