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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 256.06 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 256.06 and 74.50 is: 111.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 256.06 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/256.06 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 256.06 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 19,076.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076.47/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.69

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