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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 256.32 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 256.32 and 113.20 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 256.32 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/256.32 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 256.32 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 29,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,015.42/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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