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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.73, 256.14 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.73, 256.14 and 109.98 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.73 : 256.14 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.73/256.14 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.73x = 256.14 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.73x = 28,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170.28/170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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