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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 256.26 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 256.26 and 74.64 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 256.26 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/256.26 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 256.26 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 19,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127.25/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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