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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.22, 255.39 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.22, 255.39 and 82.40 is: 123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.22 : 255.39 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.22/255.39 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.22x = 255.39 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.22x = 21,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042.86/170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.62

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