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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 255.57 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 255.57 and 132.06 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 255.57 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/255.57 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 255.57 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 33,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750.57/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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