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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 254.66 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 254.66 and 141.05 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 254.66 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/254.66 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 254.66 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 35,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919.72/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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