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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 255.38 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 255.38 and 122 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 255.38 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/255.38 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 255.38 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 31,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,156.36/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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