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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 254.95 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 254.95 and 83.30 is: 124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 254.95 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/254.95 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 254.95 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 21,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235.85/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.91

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