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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 255.42 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 255.42 and 122.12 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 255.42 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/255.42 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 255.42 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 31,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191.89/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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