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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 256.48 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 256.48 and 116.88 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 256.48 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/256.48 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 256.48 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 29,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,977.38/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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