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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 255.96 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 255.96 and 130.46 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 255.96 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/255.96 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 255.96 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 33,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,392.54/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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