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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 255.68 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 255.68 and 83.75 is: 125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 255.68 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/255.68 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 255.68 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 21,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,412.78/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.70

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