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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 255.12 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 255.12 and 129.49 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 255.12 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/255.12 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 255.12 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 33,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035.49/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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