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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 254.90 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 254.90 and 141.07 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 254.90 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/254.90 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 254.90 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 35,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,958.74/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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