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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.42, 255.12 and 121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.42, 255.12 and 121.69 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.42 : 255.12 = 121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.42/255.12 = 121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.42x = 255.12 × 121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.42x = 31,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,045.55/170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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