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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 255.76 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 255.76 and 112.79 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 255.76 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/255.76 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 255.76 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 28,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,847.53/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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