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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 255.75 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 255.75 and 141.82 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 255.75 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/255.75 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 255.75 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 36,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,270.81/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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