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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 254.76 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 254.76 and 122.32 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 254.76 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/254.76 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 254.76 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 31,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,162.24/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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