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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 255.87 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 255.87 and 83.90 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 255.87 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/255.87 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 255.87 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 21,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466.21/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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