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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.53, 255.68 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.53, 255.68 and 82.63 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.53 : 255.68 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.53/255.68 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.53x = 255.68 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.53x = 21,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,125.79/170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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