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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 255 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 255 and 121.88 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 255 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/255 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 255 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 31,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079.40/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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