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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 255.60 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 255.60 and 116.76 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 255.60 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/255.60 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 255.60 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 29,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843.86/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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