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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.05, 254.49 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.05, 254.49 and 129.28 is: 193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.05 : 254.49 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.05/254.49 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.05x = 254.49 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.05x = 32,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,900.47/170.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.48

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