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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 256.08 and 79.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 256.08 and 79.49 is: 119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 256.08 = 79.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/256.08 = 79.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 256.08 × 79.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 20,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354.52/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.15

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