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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.62 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.62 and 141.37 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.62 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.62 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.62 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 36,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137.00/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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