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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 255.87 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 255.87 and 109.79 is: 164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 255.87 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/255.87 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 255.87 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 28,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,090.69/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.46

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