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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 255.35 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 255.35 and 129.77 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 255.35 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/255.35 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 255.35 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 33,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,134.84/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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