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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 255.94 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 255.94 and 73.30 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 255.94 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/255.94 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 255.94 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 18,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759.58/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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