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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 256.06 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 256.06 and 110.16 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 256.06 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/256.06 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 256.06 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 28,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.71/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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