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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 256.11 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 256.11 and 116.34 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 256.11 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/256.11 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 256.11 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 29,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,795.84/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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