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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 256.18 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 256.18 and 73.32 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 256.18 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/256.18 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 256.18 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 18,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783.12/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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