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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.13 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.13 and 119.25 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.13 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.13 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.13 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 30,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,543.80/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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