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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 254.45 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 254.45 and 129.21 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 254.45 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/254.45 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 254.45 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 32,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,877.48/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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