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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 255.56 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 255.56 and 137.90 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 255.56 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/255.56 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 255.56 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 35,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,241.67/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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