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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 256.08 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 256.08 and 140.39 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 256.08 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/256.08 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 256.08 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 35,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,951.07/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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