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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 256.03 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 256.03 and 112.96 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 256.03 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/256.03 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 256.03 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 28,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921.15/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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