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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 256.33 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 256.33 and 109.95 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 256.33 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/256.33 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 256.33 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 28,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183.48/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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