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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 256.22 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 256.22 and 116.31 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 256.22 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/256.22 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 256.22 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 29,800.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800.37/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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