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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 255.24 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 255.24 and 139.44 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 255.24 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/255.24 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 255.24 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 35,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,590.67/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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