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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.21, 254.97 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.21, 254.97 and 83.29 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.21 : 254.97 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.21/254.97 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.21x = 254.97 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.21x = 21,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.76/170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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