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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 254.47 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 254.47 and 139.60 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 254.47 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/254.47 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 254.47 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 35,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,524.01/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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