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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 255.44 and 83.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 255.44 and 83.51 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 255.44 = 83.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/255.44 = 83.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 255.44 × 83.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 21,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,332.64/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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