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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 255.17 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 255.17 and 139.69 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 255.17 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/255.17 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 255.17 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 35,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,644.70/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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