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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.45, 255.14 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.45, 255.14 and 121.55 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.45 : 255.14 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.45/255.14 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.45x = 255.14 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.45x = 31,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,010.99/170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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