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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 254.97 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 254.97 and 121.29 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 254.97 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/254.97 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 254.97 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 30,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925.31/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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