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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 254.85 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 254.85 and 141.24 is: 211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 254.85 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/254.85 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 254.85 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 35,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,995.44/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.61

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