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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.52 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.52 and 116.76 is: 175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.52 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.52 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.52 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 29,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,951.28/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.40

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