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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 255.31 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 255.31 and 83.55 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 255.31 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/255.31 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 255.31 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 21,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331.15/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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