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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 256.23 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 256.23 and 116.64 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 256.23 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/256.23 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 256.23 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 29,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,886.67/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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