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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.39, 255.54 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.39, 255.54 and 121.48 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.39 : 255.54 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.39/255.54 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.39x = 255.54 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.39x = 31,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,043.00/170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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