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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 255.96 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 255.96 and 116.64 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 255.96 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/255.96 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 255.96 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 29,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,855.17/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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