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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 256.32 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 256.32 and 110.10 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 256.32 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/256.32 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 256.32 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 28,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220.83/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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