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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 256.01 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 256.01 and 130.44 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 256.01 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/256.01 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 256.01 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 33,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,393.94/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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