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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 256.38 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 256.38 and 130.24 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 256.38 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/256.38 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 256.38 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 33,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,390.93/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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