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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 255.10 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 255.10 and 87.83 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 255.10 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/255.10 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 255.10 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 22,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406.49/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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