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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.99, 256.56 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.99, 256.56 and 73.47 is: 110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.99 : 256.56 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.99/256.56 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.99x = 256.56 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.99x = 18,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,849.10/170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.24

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