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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.47, 255.75 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.47, 255.75 and 129.97 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.47 : 255.75 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.47/255.75 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.47x = 255.75 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.47x = 33,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.83/170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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