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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.42 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.42 and 74.74 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.42 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.42 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.42 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 19,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164.83/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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