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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 255.60 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 255.60 and 140.18 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 255.60 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/255.60 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 255.60 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 35,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,828.73/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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