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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 255.96 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 255.96 and 109.86 is: 164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 255.96 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/255.96 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 255.96 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 28,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,119.77/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.47

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