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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.50, 255.52 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.50, 255.52 and 83.76 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 255.52 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/255.52 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 255.52 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 21,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,402.36/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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