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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 256.14 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 256.14 and 132.05 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 256.14 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/256.14 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 256.14 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 33,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823.93/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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