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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 256.31 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 256.31 and 109.83 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 256.31 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/256.31 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 256.31 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 28,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.53/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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