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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 255.87 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 255.87 and 109.76 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 255.87 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/255.87 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 255.87 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 28,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,083.74/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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