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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 255.79 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 255.79 and 113.05 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 255.79 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/255.79 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 255.79 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 28,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917.06/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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