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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 255.35 and 83.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 255.35 and 83.49 is: 125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 255.35 = 83.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/255.35 = 83.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 255.35 × 83.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 21,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,318.75/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.19

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