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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 255.88 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 255.88 and 119.32 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 255.88 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/255.88 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 255.88 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 30,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531.60/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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