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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 255.72 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 255.72 and 116.49 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 255.72 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/255.72 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 255.72 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 29,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788.82/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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