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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 256.41 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 256.41 and 116.01 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 256.41 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/256.41 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 256.41 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 29,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,746.12/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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