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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 255.24 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 255.24 and 122.40 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 255.24 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/255.24 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 255.24 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 31,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,241.38/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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