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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 256.44 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 256.44 and 113.16 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 256.44 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/256.44 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 256.44 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 29,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018.75/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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