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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 254.61 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 254.61 and 129.65 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 254.61 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/254.61 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 254.61 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 33,008.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008.91/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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