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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.57 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.57 and 110.13 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.57 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.57 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.57 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 28,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254.82/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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