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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 254.94 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 254.94 and 129.38 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 254.94 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/254.94 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 254.94 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 32,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,984.14/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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