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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 255.42 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 255.42 and 83.64 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 255.42 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/255.42 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 255.42 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 21,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,363.33/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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