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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.77, 255.96 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.77, 255.96 and 73.35 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.77 : 255.96 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.77/255.96 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.77x = 255.96 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.77x = 18,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774.67/170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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