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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 255.76 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 255.76 and 125.18 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 255.76 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/255.76 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 255.76 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 32,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016.04/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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