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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 255.22 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 255.22 and 129.31 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 255.22 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/255.22 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 255.22 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 33,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002.50/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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