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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 256.35 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 256.35 and 116.19 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 256.35 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/256.35 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 256.35 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 29,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,785.31/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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