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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 256.08 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 256.08 and 73.26 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 256.08 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/256.08 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 256.08 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 18,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,760.42/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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