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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 255.57 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 255.57 and 138.15 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 255.57 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/255.57 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 255.57 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 35,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,307.00/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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