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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 254.91 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 254.91 and 129.38 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 254.91 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/254.91 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 254.91 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 32,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,978.98/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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