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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 256.04 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 256.04 and 116.70 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 256.04 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/256.04 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 256.04 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 29,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,879.87/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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