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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 256.17 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 256.17 and 140.24 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 256.17 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/256.17 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 256.17 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 35,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926.45/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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