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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 255.66 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 255.66 and 131.32 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 255.66 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/255.66 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 255.66 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 33,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,573.27/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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