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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.12 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.12 and 116.01 is: 173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.12 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.12 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.12 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 29,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,712.48/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.84

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