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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 256.43 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 256.43 and 73.49 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 256.43 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/256.43 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 256.43 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 18,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,844.25/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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