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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 255.79 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 255.79 and 140.09 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 255.79 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/255.79 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 255.79 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 35,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,834.44/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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