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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 254.94 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 254.94 and 128.87 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 254.94 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/254.94 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 254.94 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 32,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,854.12/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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