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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.11 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.11 and 113.23 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.11 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.11 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.11 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 28,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997.49/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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