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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 254.93 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 254.93 and 139.71 is: 209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 254.93 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/254.93 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 254.93 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 35,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,615.57/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.40

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