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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.32 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.32 and 74.64 is: 112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.32 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.32 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.32 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 19,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.72/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.04

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