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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 255.33 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 255.33 and 92.09 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 255.33 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/255.33 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 255.33 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 23,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,512.06/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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