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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 256.39 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 256.39 and 73.41 is: 110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 256.39 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/256.39 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 256.39 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 18,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,820.65/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.13

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