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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.27 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.27 and 73.46 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.27 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.27 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.27 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 18,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824.31/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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