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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 256.23 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 256.23 and 73.30 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 256.23 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/256.23 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 256.23 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 18,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,781.66/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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