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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 255.86 and 83.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 255.86 and 83.98 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 255.86 = 83.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/255.86 = 83.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 255.86 × 83.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 21,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487.12/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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