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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 256.57 and 79.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 256.57 and 79.67 is: 119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 256.57 = 79.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/256.57 = 79.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 256.57 × 79.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 20,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441.37/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.56

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