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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.85, 256.37 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.85, 256.37 and 73.33 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.85 : 256.37 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.85/256.37 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.85x = 256.37 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.85x = 18,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798.81/170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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