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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 255.22 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 255.22 and 139.70 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 255.22 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/255.22 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 255.22 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 35,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654.23/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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