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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 254.81 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 254.81 and 138.32 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 254.81 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/254.81 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 254.81 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 35,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245.32/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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