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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.30, 255.09 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.30, 255.09 and 137.90 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.30 : 255.09 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.30/255.09 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.30x = 255.09 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.30x = 35,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176.91/170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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