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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.50, 255.63 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.50, 255.63 and 121.75 is: 182.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 255.63 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/255.63 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 255.63 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 31,122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,122.95/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.54

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