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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 255.38 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 255.38 and 125.84 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 255.38 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/255.38 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 255.38 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 32,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,135.11/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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