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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.95, 256.22 and 79.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.95, 256.22 and 79.54 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.95 : 256.22 = 79.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.95/256.22 = 79.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.95x = 256.22 × 79.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.95x = 20,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,378.70/170.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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