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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.14 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.14 and 79.44 is: 119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.14 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.14 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.14 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 20,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,347.76/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.16

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