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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 255.48 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 255.48 and 141.49 is: 212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 255.48 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/255.48 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 255.48 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 36,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,147.87/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.38

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