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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.11, 254.82 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.11, 254.82 and 83.32 is: 124.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.11 : 254.82 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.11/254.82 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.11x = 254.82 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.11x = 21,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231.60/170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.81

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