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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 255.87 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 255.87 and 129.99 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 255.87 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/255.87 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 255.87 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 33,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,260.54/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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