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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 255.28 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 255.28 and 141.75 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 255.28 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/255.28 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 255.28 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 36,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,185.94/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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